This is a fictional example, built to show the format and level of detail in a real Motion to Continue. Names, dates, and case details below are entirely made up.
DRAFT — FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW ONLY, NOT FILED
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
IMMIGRATION COURT — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
In the Matter of:
Jordan A. Sample
A-Number: A 000-000-000
Respondent
MOTION TO CONTINUE
Respondent, appearing pro se, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court continue the Master Calendar Hearing currently scheduled for [date] to a later date, for the following reasons:
1. Respondent was served with a Notice to Appear on [date] and has since retained the assistance of an attorney for the limited purpose of preparing this motion.
2. Respondent requires additional time to [locate representation for the underlying proceeding / gather supporting documentation / other stated good-cause reason].
3. This is Respondent's first request for a continuance in this matter.
WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests that this Motion be granted and the hearing be continued to a date convenient to the Court.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
Jordan A. Sample, Respondent
Prepared with the assistance of [Attorney Name], Esq., limited appearance for document assistance pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1003.17(b) — see accompanying Form EOIR-61.
[REMINDER: This filing must be accompanied by a completed Form EOIR-61 at the time of filing, per 8 C.F.R. § 1003.17(b).]
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